Kite Hill Brings Protein to Cream Cheese with Launch of First-of-Its-Kind Dairy-Free Innovation

New Protein Cream Cheese Alternative delivers 2x the protein of dairy cream cheese—expanding Kite Hill’s high-protein portfolio

HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kite Hill, a leader in dairy-free foods, today announced the launch of its Kite Hill Protein Cream Cheese Alternative, a first-of-its-kind dairy-free innovation bringing protein to a traditionally low-protein category. Now available at Whole Foods Market nationwide, the product delivers 4g of protein per 2 tbsp serving—double that of traditional dairy cream cheese*—along with 0g sugar and 0g saturated fat. Gram for gram, it also delivers more protein than typical dairy cottage cheese.**

Made from almond milk and soy, the Protein Cream Cheese Alternative is fermented and cultured, just like dairy, delivering a smooth, spreadable texture and familiar taste.

“Consumers have always turned to dairy for protein, but that benefit has been missing from dairy-free options, especially in cream cheese,” said Connie Sintuvat, VP of Marketing at Kite Hill. “We saw an opportunity to bring protein into a format people already love, without sacrificing taste or texture.”

Redefining Dairy-Free Through Protein Innovation

The launch expands Kite Hill’s high-protein portfolio and reinforces its mission to deliver dairy-free for dairy lovers.

Kite Hill is known for its protein-leading Greek Unsweetened Yogurt and continues expanding into accessible formats. New Greek Style Yogurt flavors, Vanilla Cinnamon and Raspberry, each deliver 11g of protein per single-serve cup.

Meeting Growing Demand for High-Protein, Dairy-Free Options

As demand for protein rises, Kite Hill’s innovations deliver nutrition and taste with protein levels competitive with traditional dairy, using fermentation and culturing to replicate the dairy experience.

Availability

Kite Hill Protein Cream Cheese Alternative is now available at Whole Foods Market nationwide, with expanded distribution rolling out. Products are also available at retailers including Kroger, Sprouts, and Publix.

For more information, visit www.kite-hill.com.

About Kite Hill

Since 2014, Kite Hill has reimagined dairy-free eating with a lineup of plant-based foods made from high-quality ingredients. Founded by chef Tal Ronnen, Kite Hill crafts almond milk-based products using traditional techniques.

*Contains 4g protein per 2 tbsp serving vs. 2g protein per 2 tbsp serving in the leading brand of dairy cream cheese.

**Based on protein per 100g: Kite Hill Protein Cream Cheese (12.1g) vs. USDA FoodData Central reference values for cottage cheese, including low-fat and full-fat varieties (FDC), accessed Jan 2026.